1980 DODGE MIRADA RECALL - #79V232000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS (CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE) ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 DODGE MIRADA |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1979 - 9/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/1979 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/10/1979 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
THE DEFECT INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR EXHAUST GAS (CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE) ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF IMPROPERLY RETAINED PLASTIC SEALING PLUGS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL/TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TOXIC GAS WHICH IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND EXPOSURE TIME IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED QUARTER PANEL SEALING PLUGS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXHAUST GAS ENTRY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CANCAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OF OCCUPANTS, RESULTING IN ILLNESS OR DEATH. |
| See also |
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SPRINGS
1980 DODGE MIRADA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
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